The 2016–17 Ugandan Super League was the 50th season of top-flight football in Uganda. The season began on 19 August 2016.[1] Kampala Capital City Authority FC (KCCA) won their second consecutive league title and 12th overall with two weeks to spare.[2]
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Champions | KCCA |
| Relegated | JMC Hippos Lweza Sadolin Paints |
| 2018 CAF Champions League | KCCA |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 515 (2.15 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Geoffrey Sserunkuma (20) |
| Biggest home win | KCCA 7-0 Onduparaka (25 February 2017) |
| Biggest away win | |
| Highest scoring | SC Villa 5-3 Bright Stars (15 November 2016) |
| Longest winning run | KCCA (6) |
| Longest unbeaten run | SC Villa (12) |
| Longest winless run | JMC Hippos (30) |
| Longest losing run | JMC Hippos (7) |
← 2015–16 2017–18 →
All statistics correct as of 20 May 2017. | |
Teams edit
The league consisted of 16 teams with Kirinya-Jinja SSS FC, Onduparaka FC, and Proline FC being promoted from the 2015-16 FUFA Big League. Maroons FC, SC Victoria University, and Simba FC were relegated after finishing in the bottom three spots in 2015–16.
Stadiums and locations edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KCCA (C, Q) | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 59 | 25 | +34 | 66 | 2018 CAF Champions League |
| 2 | SC Villa | 30 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 46 | 26 | +20 | 58 | |
| 3 | Vipers | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 18 | +17 | 52 | |
| 4 | URA | 30 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 39 | 25 | +14 | 48 | |
| 5 | Onduparaka FC | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 33 | 41 | −8 | 45 | |
| 6 | Express | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 39 | 37 | +2 | 44 | |
| 7 | Soana | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 33 | +2 | 43 | |
| 8 | Proline | 30 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 40 | 39 | +1 | 39 | |
| 9 | Bright Stars | 30 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 28 | −3 | 34 | |
| 10 | Kirinya-Jinja | 30 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 33 | |
| 11 | BUL | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 32 | −5 | 33 | |
| 12 | The Saints | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 35 | −9 | 33 | |
| 13 | Police | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 29 | 40 | −11 | 33 | |
| 14 | Lweza (R) | 30 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 27 | 32 | −5 | 32 | Relegation to 2017-18 Big League |
| 15 | Sadolin Paints FC (R) | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 30 | −13 | 26 | |
| 16 | JMC Hippos (R) | 30 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 52 | −34 | 10 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2017. Source: Soccerway.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head points; 5) head-to-head goal difference; 6) head-to-head goals scored; 7) playoff
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head points; 5) head-to-head goal difference; 6) head-to-head goals scored; 7) playoff
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Positions by round edit
| Leader | |
| Relegation to regional groups |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2017. Source: Soccerway
Season statistics edit
Goals edit
Top scorers edit
- As of 17 May 2017
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Geoffrey Sserunkuma
|
KCCA | 20 |
| 2 | Shaban Mohammed
|
Onduparaka | 13 |
| 3 | Tony Odur
|
Vipers | 11 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Okwi
|
SC Villa | 10 |
| Nelson Senkatuka
|
Proline | 10 | |
| 6 | Shafiq Kagimu
|
URA | 8 |
Hat-tricks edit
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Okello |
KCCA | Onduparaka | 7-0[4] | 25 February 2017 |
| Emmanuel Okwi |
Villa | Onduparaka | 4-1[5] | 12 March 2017 |
Scoring edit
- First goal of the season: Joseph Ochaya for KCCA against JMC Hippos[6] (19 August 2016)
References edit
- ^ Uganda 2016/17, RSSSF.com
- ^ "KCCA are Ugandan champions, again — Uganda Premier League". Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "Kirinya Shift Base to Bugembe on Fufa Advice", Chimp Reports, 14 June 2016, accessed 28 September 2016
- ^ "KCCA put seven past hapless Onduparaka – Uganda Premier League". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "SC Villa obliterate Ondu, Express edge Kirinya – Uganda Premier League". Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "KCCA roll off with victory – Uganda Premier League". Retrieved 23 August 2016.